The scene shimmers with the soft, diffused light of a misty day; a delicate veil seems to hang over the water and the distant buildings. Sailing vessels, their sails puffed out, glide across the water; their forms are broken down into an array of small, carefully placed dots of color—a technique that lends the scene an extraordinary, almost pointillist vibrancy. The composition is dominated by the cool tones of blues and greens, evoking a sense of calm, and spaciousness, beautifully contrasted with the warmer hues of the sails and building in the distance. The way the light catches and reflects on the water is simply captivating; the very air feels filled with moisture and a gentle hush.